Solar panels are the most affordable way to produce energy for homes and vehicles across the country. Many construction and roofing companies nationwide have certification to install this technology. If you're still on the fence about them, here are the four clear benefits of solar panels.
Reduce Energy Bills
For first-time solar energy users, the high initial costs put them off. However, the increased solar panel acquisition costs are worthwhile because they reduce electricity bills. Homeowners can generate and offset their coal energy dependence. Plus, they have a backup electric line if the lines shut off during an energy crisis.
Tax Credits
Some local governments give tax credits to homeowners with a solar panel system. Solar panel owners can supply electricity for their homes during daylight. Their lower dependence on coal plants reduces the local coal plant strains.
Start Saving
You've already saved money by the time you installed solar panels. Cutting off your coal power use helps local environments, reduces emissions, and gives you rebates. Use high-quality solar panels to enjoy long-term energy generation that lasts for decades.
Solar energy collecting technologies continue to progress nowadays. For example, learn about the UK's parasol-like solar trees in the post from Renewables Now below.
SolarBotanic Trees Ltd on Tuesday presented its “solar tree” product, a large parasol-shaped structure with PV panels that can generate electricity for use in urban and residential settings.
The company said it had designed the tree specifically for “aesthetically sensitive” commercial locations, such as car parks at airports, shopping malls and exhibition centres, where it can be used as a set-up for vehicle charging or energy storage. As a residential solution, the solar tree can generate enough power to meet consumption needs of a three-room house, according to the developer.
Also, multiple trees can be linked into a “forest” to form a micro-grid.
The canopy features 3-D leaf-shaped nano-technology to harness solar energy. The product was developed in collaboration with Brunel University London, the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC).
SolarBotanic Trees says it is currently conducting an Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) qualified funding round to support the commercial launch. (Continue reading here to learn more)
You can always count on Roper Roofing & Solar to have the best solar panel installations for your property. Call us today to learn about everything we can do for you.
